In addition to the central nervous system, the human body also has a vegetative nervous system that controls the work of many internal organs. Relatively recently, scientists have developed a new group of chemicals called ganglion blockers. Drugs from this group can control the functioning of the autonomic nervous system, improve the patient's condition with many diseases.
Basic information
Thanks to the numerous nerve endings, the autonomic system controls the activity of almost all internal organs (lungs, heart, intestines, etc.). The work of the autonomic nervous system itself is regulated by the brain. The transmission of nerve impulses is due to special chemicals. In some clinical cases, it may be necessary to block the transmission of nerve impulses, that is, to stop the production of these substances. This problem can be solved by ganglion blockers.
Drugs can be short, medium and long-acting. Such tools are used in anesthesiology, for the treatment of complex cases of toxicosis of pregnant women, hypertension. However, the action of ganglion blockers is not always effective and may be accompanied by side effects. Therefore, the use of such drugs without consulting a doctor is strictly impossible. Most drugs are not available at the pharmacy without a prescription.
Hygronium
The drug is available in powder form for the preparation of a solution. A medication is administered by injection intravenously or intramuscularly. You can’t just get it at the Hygronium pharmacy. The prescription should be prescribed by your doctor. Due to the ganglion-blocking effect, the drug is used in anesthesiology when it is necessary to control the patient's pressure. In addition, the drug is used in obstetric practice. With its help, it is possible to stop attacks of eclampsia.
Hygronium has a number of contraindications. These include thrombosis, hypotension, acute stage of myocardial infarction, renal or liver failure. In old age (after 65 years), the medication is used with caution. Some patients may develop hypersensitivity.
Ganglioblocking effect is observed after 5 minutes after intravenous administration of the drug and persists for 15-20 minutes. This is sufficient for short-term monitoring of blood pressure (with simple surgical interventions).
"Azamethonium bromide"
The drug is a potent ganglion blocker. The active ingredient selectively blocks autonomic nerve receptors. "Azamethonium bromide" is widely used for hypertensive crises, bronchial asthma, pulmonary and cerebral edema. With the help of the drug, it is possible to control blood pressure in anesthesiology, to normalize the condition of pregnant patients suffering from eclampsia.
The medication is used in the form of injections (intramuscularly or intravenously). The exact dosage is determined by the doctor in accordance with the patient's disease, the individual characteristics of the body. In this case, contraindications are necessarily taken into account. These include the following conditions: angle-closure glaucoma, degenerative diseases of the central nervous system, impaired renal and hepatic function, acute myocardial infarction. With caution, the medicine is used in the elderly, as well as in patients suffering from bronchial asthma, thrombophlebitis.
Gangleron
Due to the blocking of vegetative impulses, the drug has anesthetic and antispasmodic effects. In case of peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum, Gangleron is widely used. The instruction indicates that the drug can also be prescribed for angina pectoris, gastrointestinal motility disorders. The medicine is administered intramuscularly or subcutaneously. Dosage is determined by the doctor.
The medication has its contraindications, like other ganglion blockers. Drugs of this type are not used for arterial hypotension, in the presence of degenerative changes in the central nervous system. In rare cases, hypersensitivity to the active component may develop. In no case should you administer the medicine intravenously. This can lead to a sharp decrease in blood pressure.
"Benzohexonium"
The drug is considered one of the most popular in the treatment of hypertension. It allows you to quickly stop the hypertensive crisis "Benzohexonium." Instructions for use indicate that the drug can also be prescribed for chronic gastritis, some forms of bronchial asthma, peptic ulcer of the stomach and duodenum. For the treatment of lung pathologies, “Benzohexonium” tablets are used. Instructions for use indicate that the drug is also available in the form of a solution for injection.
The medicine is used to lower blood pressure in surgical practice (anesthetic effect). In this case, the drug is used in the form of a solution, it is administered intravenously. For the treatment of gastric diseases, a solution for intramuscular administration can be used.
Improper premature medication can lead to the development of side effects (weakness, dizziness, dry mouth). Deterioration of well-being is associated with a sharp decrease in blood pressure. The use of the drug is recommended to be carried out in a hospital, where the patient can be provided with timely assistance in case of collapse.
Pentamine
The medicine has a pronounced hypotensive effect. The drug "Pentamine" is widely used for hypertensive crises. The instruction indicates that it is available in the form of a solution for intramuscular or intravenous injection. As an active ingredient, azomethonium bromide acts.
The medication is used in a hospital and can be prescribed for the following pathological processes: cerebral edema, pulmonary edema, a sharp increase in blood pressure, acute attacks of bronchial asthma, intestinal cramps, renal colic. Pentamine can also be used in anesthesiology to create controlled hypotension. The instruction indicates that the medicine is dispensed exclusively by prescription.
Contraindications the drug has the same as other ganglion blockers. This is myocardial infarction, hypotension, thrombophlebitis, angle-closure glaucoma.
Imekhin
The medicine produces a pronounced hypotensive effect, like other ganglion blockers. Drugs from this group are widely used in surgical practice, as well as for relieving hypertensive crises. However, it will not be possible to remove high blood pressure with this medication at home. The medication is used exclusively under the supervision of a physician. Means "Imechin" is also used to treat swelling of the brain and lungs, relief of acute attacks of bronchial asthma.
The drug has many side effects. One of them is orthostatic collapse, which is characterized by a sharp decrease in blood pressure when changing the position of the body (from vertical to horizontal). In addition, during therapy, the patient may complain of dry mouth, general weakness, frequent dizziness.
"Temekhin"
This ganglion blocking agent is available in tablet form. The medicine is prescribed for Raynaud's syndrome, stomach and duodenal ulcers, arterial hypertension. The active ingredient produces a pronounced analgesic effect. Tablets are recommended to be taken after meals. The dosage and duration of the course of therapy is determined by the doctor.
Contraindications include the acute period of myocardial infarction, hypotension, damage to the liver and kidneys, angle-closure glaucoma. The medication is not suitable for self-medication. You can buy pills only by prescription.
Total
Ganglion blocking agents are indispensable in many areas of medicine. However, the use of drugs from this group should be strictly controlled by a specialist. An overdose can lead to serious side effects, even death. Therefore, ganglion blockers are used in hospital settings or in emergency medical care. It is impossible to independently use such drugs even after a thorough study of the instructions.